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Architecture Director in Madrid

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 2 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Tecdata Engineering

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
English: Required
Experience: 12+ years

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Skills

Tecdata Engineering is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Madrid.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

12+ years of experience in technology.
At least 5 years leading architecture teams.
Previous experience as a developer or technical architect.
Real experience with systems in production.
Cross-functional knowledge of Applications + Cloud + Integration + Data.
Experience in Cloud, preferably GCP.
Demonstrable experience in legacy application modernization.
Experience working with multiple vendors.
Hands-on experience with AI applied to development.
Ability to communicate with management.
Professional Spanish and English.

Nice to have

⭐ Experience in retail, distribution, SAP and multinational environments is valued.

The role

📍 Alcobendas, Madrid
🏢 Hybrid modality - 3 days on-site/week
👤 Position: Architecture Director

We are looking for a Architecture Director to lead the technological architecture function for Carrefour Spain and build a benchmark team in Applications, Cloud, Integration, Data and SAP.

We are looking for a highly technical and strategic profile, with real experience in production systems, technological modernization, and leadership of architecture teams.

What you'll do

Define the technological strategy and vision of architecture.
Lead the Applications, Cloud, Integration, and Data areas.
Create and establish the architecture governance model.
Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
Lead legacy application modernization programs.
Drive the rationalization and evolution of the technology stack.
Technically evaluate vendors and solutions.
Work with CTO, Product, Cybersecurity, Data, and IT.
Lead Technical Leads and specialized architects.
Drive the use of AI in the development and modernization cycle.

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2012
Employees: 500

Good to know if you are moving

Many openings are advertised as fully remote within Spain, e.g. "Senior Data Scientist – GCP Madrid · Completamente remoto" and "ML ENGINEER Madrid · Completamente remoto".
Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.

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